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    Published: Aug 20, 2019 · Modified: Jul 5, 2023 by Nisha · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

    Tandoori Tofu Tacos (vegetarian, gluten-free, healthy-ish, vegan option)

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    Tandoori Tofu Tacos, a vegetarian spin on Tandoori Chicken. Add the tofu to tacos, bowl, or a burrito. So versatile.
    Tandoori Tofu Tacos - gluten-free, vegan option, healthyish, vegetarian

    I'm still talking about that party I hosted 3 weeks ago. I made this dish for my one vegetarian at the party. The non-vegetarians were super happy with the Tandoori Chicken Tacos, so naturally I had to keep my one vegetarian friend happy too. 🙂

    Tandoori Tofu Tacos - gluten-free, vegan option, healthyish, vegetarian

    This dish was a favorite, and the following week I made it again for my mother-in-law and sister-in-law, both of whom loved this dish. My husband who doesn't like tofu also enjoyed this dish, so I'm hoping you will too. After my Tikka Masala Pasta, this dish was the second most requested dish on Instagram Stories.

    Tandoori Tofu Tacos - gluten-free, vegan option, healthyish, vegetarian

    tandoori tofu tacos are:

    Gluten-Free
    Vegan Option (opt for a dairy-free yogurt & sour cream)
    Vegetarian
    Flavorsome
    Balanced Meal
    Delicious

    how to make tandoori tofu tacos step by step?

    Make the Tofu

    1. Begin by pressing the tofu in a paper towel and placing a cast-iron skillet on top for ½ hour.
    2. Cut the tofu into very little cubes.
    3. Heat up a wok on medium heat, once hot, add ½ tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the diced tofu. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.
    4. Turn off the stove, once slightly browned. Set aside.

    Make the Tandoori Mixture

    1. Chop the onion, red and green bell pepper.
    2. Chop the ginger and garlic. I just used a food processor.
    3. Heat up the same wok on medium heat, add 1 ½ tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the spices - black cardamom, peppercorns, cloves, green cardamom pods, cumin seeds, and a cinnamon stick. Saute for 30 seconds or so.
    4. Add red onions and saute for 5 mins.
    5. Now add the red & green bell pepper. Season with salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
    6. Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
    7. Add the powdered spices - turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and tandoori masala. Also add a ¼ cup of water to avoid the spices from burning. Cook for a minute.
    8. Add the tofu. Stir well for a couple minutes.
    9. Top with chat masala, garam masala, dry fenugreek leaves, and a squirt of lemon juice.
    10. Stir well. Turn off the stove.

    Creamy Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

    1. Add all the ingredients for the sauce in a small food processor.
    2. Blend and this is what you should have. You can add a little water to thin it out, however I didn’t.

    Assemble Tacos

    Take a gluten-free corn tortilla, top with green or purple shredded cabbage, followed by tofu, and finish it off with the yogurt sauce and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!


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    Tandoori Tofu Tacos

    5 from 6 votes
    By: Nisha
    Tandoori Tofu Tacos, a vegetarian spin on the Tandoori Chicken.

    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 24 minutes mins
    Total Time 54 minutes mins
    Servings 10 tacos
    Calories 83 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    for the tofu

    • ½ tablespoon avocado oil
    • 1 pound organic extra firm tofu pressed

    for the tandoori flavors

    • 1 black cardamom
    • 2 cloves
    • 2 peppercorns
    • 2 green cardamom pods
    • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
    • ½ stick cinnamon stick
    • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
    • ½ medium green bell pepper finely chopped
    • ½ medium red bell pepper finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 inch ginger chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Indian red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 2 teaspoon tandoori masala* divided, I use Rani Tandoori Masala
    • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon chat masala
    • 1 tablespoon dry fenugreek leaves kasoori methi
    • ½ lemon freshly squezed

    Creamy Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

    • ½ cup sour cream** use Greek yogurt for healthier option
    • ½ cup 5% Greek Yogurt, 2% works too I used Fage
    • 1 serrano chilly, with seeds
    • 5-6 cloves garlic
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro
    • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon vinegar
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Garam Masala I use MDH brand

    Instructions
     

    Make the Tofu

    • Begin by pressing the tofu in a paper towel and placing a cast-iron skillet on top for ½ hour.
    • Cut the tofu into very little cubes.
    • Heat up a wok on medium heat, once hot, add ½ tablespoon of avocado oil. Add the diced tofu. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring often.
    • Turn off the stove, once slightly browned. Set aside.

    Make the Tandoori Mixture

    • Chop the onion, red and green bell pepper.
    • Also chop the ginger and garlic. I just used a food processor.
    • Heat up the same wok on medium heat, add 1 ½ tablespoon of oil. Once hot, add the spices - black cardamom, peppercorns, cloves, green cardamom pods, cumin seeds, and a cinnamon stick. Saute for 30 seconds or so.
    • Add red onions and saute for 5 mins.
    • Now add the red & green bell pepper. Season with salt. Saute for 5 minutes.
    • Add the ginger and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the powdered spices - turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and tandoori masala. Also add a ¼ cup of water to avoid the spices from burning. Cook for a minute.
    • Add the tofu. Stir well for a couple minutes.
    • Top with chat masala, garam masala, dry fenugreek leaves, and a squirt of lemon juice. Stir well.
    • Tofu is cooked. Turn off the stove.

    Creamy Garlicky Yogurt Sauce

    • Add all the ingredients for the sauce in a small food processor.
    • Blend and this is what you should have. You can add a little water to thin it out, however I didn’t.

    Assemble Tacos

    • Take a gluten-free corn tortilla, top with green or purple shredded cabbage, followed by tofu, and finish it off with the yogurt sauce and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!

    Notes

    * Rani Tandoori Masala is my choice of tandoori masala has it contains no food color or salt. This may be hard to find at your local Indian grocery store, so I'm linking it here on Amazon. 
    ** Sour Cream - for a healthier option, you can swap the sour cream for Greek Yogurt. Make sure you use 5% or 2% Greek Yogurt, I like Fage. Note, the taste of the sauce will be more tart if you it's all yogurt.
    For a Dairy-Free option - omit the sour cream and yogurt, and opt for a vegan sour cream and/or yogurt.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 83kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 273mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian, Mexican
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    1. Shelly says

      July 18, 2021 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      Huge hit with the family! Love how the flavors blending so well together. The sauce was perfect with the tofu!

      Reply
    2. Abha says

      October 09, 2019 at 10:22 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make on a weeknight!

      Reply
    3. Ann says

      September 25, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Tofu is such a healthy product but as for me, you know, it's tasteless. So I believe it's a genuine art to cook a dish with tofu which is not just eatable but also tasty. I tried this one that weekend and it was so yummy! Thank you for this recipe! It's priceless 🙂

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        October 07, 2019 at 2:42 am

        Yes it is tasteless. Thank you for the compliment. I'm so glad you enjoyed it Ann. Means a lot to me. xoxo

        Reply
    4. Sue says

      September 03, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      Hello,

      I made this for my family last night and was a hit! My husband recommended I make it for my MIL. Thank you for the recipe and look forward to trying more of your stuff! Xoxo

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        October 07, 2019 at 2:44 am

        I'm so glad to hear that. I made it for my hubby and Mil and my Mil loved them. I'm so glad to hear that Sue. Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Mansi says

      August 22, 2019 at 10:39 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing recipe. Hubby approved. All the flavors come together

      Reply
      • honeywhatscooking says

        October 07, 2019 at 2:45 am

        Thanks so very much Mansi. Means a lot to me. xoxo

        Reply

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